Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Middle Assendon Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Middle Assendon, with photos and a written report.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
How a gutter survey works in Middle Assendon
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We are frequently asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Middle Assendon are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Middle Assendon
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. For an older or listed building in a place like Middle Assendon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Middle Assendon
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Middle Assendon
Will you come out to Middle Assendon?
Yes. Middle Assendon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How do I book a survey in Middle Assendon?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Middle Assendon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Local roofs in Middle Assendon
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Greys Court, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Middle Assendon. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Fawley Court and Temple Island can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Middle Assendon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG9 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Middle Assendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fawley Court and Temple Island and Rainbow Inn. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- The inside of buried drains
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Middle Assendon
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes